Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service)

This Level 2 Apprenticeship in Food and Beverage Service is delivered in the workplace and enables you to “earn while you learn”. It is ideal if you are aged over 16, employed or starting a new job within the Hospitality and Catering Industry or have moved into a new position within your current company and would like to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them in the workplace.

Course Code: P10203
Campus: Other
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

Why Study This Course

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to five GCSEs at A*-C and will allow you to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the hospitality industry.

The delivery of this programme will take place within your workplace by a qualified trainer/assessor on a one to one basis or in small groups.  Your employer will also support you in achieving this qualification.

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in food and beverage service, this apprenticeship will help you to develop a range of transferrable skills that are important for employment including:

  • Working with others;

  • Problem solving and decision making;

  • Self-management;

  • Work professionalism;

  • Digital literacy

Course Overview

The course will be delivered in your workplace for up to two hours a week, with a combination of face to face and online teaching, and will consist of:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

  • Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering

  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities

  • Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT (if you don't have GCSE English/Maths/ICT)


You will need:

  • to be permanently employed or seeking employment within the Hospitality and Catering Industry and be contracted to work minimum of 21 hours per week
  • to be aged over 16

If you do not have GCSE English/Maths at Grade C or above, suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy.

Mandatory modules you will study will include:
  • Maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • Working effectively as part of a hospitality team
  • Give customers a positive impression of self and your organisation
  • Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food

Optional modules may include:

  • Provide a counter and takeaway service
  • Serve food at the table
  • Serve alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Prepare and serve cocktails
  • Prepare and clear areas for counter and takeaway service
  • Prepare and clear the bar area
  • Resolve customer service problems
  • Promote additional services or products to customers
  • Maintain and deal with payments

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C in English, Maths, or ICT/IT or equivalent. For you to be exempt, you will be required to show us original copies of your certificates.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for a promotion to supervisor or manager within the hospitality sector. With your Level 2 qualification, you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the sector. You could also progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision & Leadership.  

 

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service)
Y10203OF1A-24/25-FT
Off Site
26/08/2024
 10
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Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service)
Y10203OF1A-25/26-FT
Off Site
25/08/2025
 18
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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